Queens Podcast

Brace yourselves for this juicy episode of Queen's Podcast where Nathan and Katy spill the tea on the heck of a ride that was Christina of Sweden's life - part two! This queen's life was no snoozefest - think lavish parties with wine flowing from fountains, a theater for the ladies in Rome, and a whole lot of rule-breaking. So buckle up, queens, as we dive into her reign, her dramatic exit from royalty, her Roman escapades, and her legacy as the original hipster queen who loved stirring the pot. Let's get into it! Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Pride Month and Christina of Sweden 02:41 The Lavish Coronation Ceremony 05:34 Christina's Vision for Sweden 10:01 Christina's Relationship with Rene Descartes 25:24 The Dramatic Abdication Ceremony 29:14 Life After Abdication 32:48 Conversion to Catholicism 33:17 Invitation from the Pope 36:18 Christina's Relationship with Cardinal Azzolino 40:04 Conflict with the French 43:39 The Execution of Monadeschi 48:08 Return to Sweden 51:11 Final Years in Rome Some fun so